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Post by Taitai on Sept 20, 2017 7:53:33 GMT -6
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Post by Taitai on Sept 20, 2017 7:58:33 GMT -6
Today was a good day! My friends threw me a little baby brunch, which was so nice. Totally unexpected - they all chipped in to get me a newborn photo shoot for LO! I never had newborn photos done for DS - we just did them ourselves, and I sort of regretted it. I am so excited we'll get one for DS2. My friends were so generous - I feel really lucky to have them 😀!
Another positive is that DH's cooked fingers continue to heal. He got feeling back on his middle finger (there's a joke there somewhere I'm sure...but...pregnancy brain), and he is starting to feel more in his index finger. Wohoo!
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Post by duskymonkey on Sept 20, 2017 8:12:09 GMT -6
Taitai,So glad to hear your DH is healing up! Also you had a lovely brunch and thoughtful gift yay!
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Post by arimaythea on Sept 20, 2017 8:13:45 GMT -6
All I've got for today so far is that DS woke up before 7AM, but DH is WFH today and took him so I could keep sleeping. I got to sleep in until 8:45, but I still feel like I could sleep more. Thankful for the extra sleep I did get though!
Hoping for a slow day at work, we shall see.
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Post by duskymonkey on Sept 20, 2017 8:23:56 GMT -6
My phone battery is about to die but the new fancy hospital has a tablet for patients to use. I'm like whoa! Guess I can catch up today since I can't do anything else. Hubs will be stopping by in a bit to bring me my eyeglasses. I'm blind as a bat now since I had to remove my contacts last night. They're now sitting in 2 pee cups 😂 in saline solution. I just want to take a shower and freshen up but have nothing. The annoying thing is I have my hospital bag in the car (I drive myself here yesterday evening) but they wouldn't let me back down to go get it 😤 so unfortunately Hubs has to stop by to go get my stuff from the bag. Poor Hubs, he already has his hands full and really doesnt need to deal with anything anymore.😐 guess he's a keeper ☺
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Post by chitownsully on Sept 20, 2017 8:26:09 GMT -6
Hey guys! A lot going on over here so I'll try not to bore you with a quick update. After our excursion on the farm on Saturday (which was fun, but so so hot!), we spent the whole day with DD on Sunday filming a 'day in the life'. I got the idea from an S15 friend to capture small glimpses throughout her day and compile them to have something to look back on when she's older. Her 1-year-old video is so so special to me - hoping I can make this one just as good! Monday was DD's 2 year appointment - she did great! Tuesday was my 36 week checkup - baby is great! Mama, on the other hand, is not a fan of the OB at the moment. I'll update the appointment thread.
Yesterday, I got out all the baby things and started washing the swing chair cover, playmats and carriers. I also put in a big order to Amazon and Latched Mama and hope to stop by Target and Buy Buy Baby between meetings today to pick up the final necessities for #2. Eeek!
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Post by CoachTsWife on Sept 20, 2017 8:27:09 GMT -6
How fun Taitai! And I'm so glad to hear that your husband's fingers are healing - great news! I am miserable. I cannot breathe. My sinuses are so stuffed up that the fluid from my neti pot will not pass through my sinuses.  I'm unsure if I need to take something like zyrtec to dry me out or mucinex to promote drainage. What else can I do, guys? My brain is not working right, please tell me how to get rid of all of this junk in my head. Last night I was pretty crampy and uncomfortable from the cervical check. Everything tapered down when I was finally able to sit down and rest, though. |
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Post by caitost21 on Sept 20, 2017 8:27:23 GMT -6
At my 34 week appointment and the nurse forgot to put in the order for my blood work and I had to fast for this shit. Both baby and I are hangry and about to raise hell! I keep reminding myself I'll get my coffee and pumpkin scone after this to calm myself.
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Post by bootsorhearts1 on Sept 20, 2017 8:28:26 GMT -6
chitownsully, you are so productive! You reminded me I chucked all my old bottle nipples so we have to make a Babies R Us run to get some more. Turns out after sitting in storage for 2-3 years they aren't really good anymore. They were yellowed and sticky and gross.
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Post by cythe on Sept 20, 2017 9:00:39 GMT -6
Is anyone else put off by food right now? I don't mean my normal 'im not hungry', I mean I know I'm hungry and I want to eat but literally nothing sounds good. No food in my house, no food from restaurants, no food from fast food places.
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Post by moonandback141 on Sept 20, 2017 9:13:49 GMT -6
Is anyone else put off by food right now? I don't mean my normal 'im not hungry', I mean I know I'm hungry and I want to eat but literally nothing sounds good. No food in my house, no food from restaurants, no food from fast food places. I unfortunately never have this problem. |
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Post by mommabakes on Sept 20, 2017 9:37:13 GMT -6
Is anyone else put off by food right now? I don't mean my normal 'im not hungry', I mean I know I'm hungry and I want to eat but literally nothing sounds good. No food in my house, no food from restaurants, no food from fast food places. Yes. I've been like this for the past few months and as a person who typically loves food, it sucks. Only good thing is that I haven't gained any weight the past few months. Hopefully it's really short lived for you!! |
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Post by mommabakes on Sept 20, 2017 9:39:09 GMT -6
Took ds for a walk at a local wildlife preserve this morning, now we're getting ready to go pick up DD from preschool and go for a picnic at the park with her little friend. It's supposed to be in the high 80s today, which I'm tired of. It's the end of September and I live in Ohio. This isn't typical, and I'm over it.
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Post by caitost21 on Sept 20, 2017 9:51:34 GMT -6
Is anyone else put off by food right now? I don't mean my normal 'im not hungry', I mean I know I'm hungry and I want to eat but literally nothing sounds good. No food in my house, no food from restaurants, no food from fast food places. Yes. I've been like this for the past few months and as a person who typically loves food, it sucks. Only good thing is that I haven't gained any weight the past few months. Hopefully it's really short lived for you!! I've noticed a huge decrease in appetite the last few weeks. I think this happened around the same time with DS. Nothing sounds good and everything gives me heartburn. |
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Post by duskymonkey on Sept 20, 2017 10:08:40 GMT -6
Is anyone else put off by food right now? I don't mean my normal 'im not hungry', I mean I know I'm hungry and I want to eat but literally nothing sounds good. No food in my house, no food from restaurants, no food from fast food places. I was during 1st tri and into 2nd but now I want to eat all the things. |
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Post by duskymonkey on Sept 20, 2017 10:13:17 GMT -6
How fun Taitai ! And I'm so glad to hear that your husband's fingers are healing - great news! I am miserable. I cannot breathe. My sinuses are so stuffed up that the fluid from my neti pot will not pass through my sinuses. I'm unsure if I need to take something like zyrtec to dry me out or mucinex to promote drainage. What else can I do, guys? My brain is not working right, please tell me how to get rid of all of this junk in my head. Last night I was pretty crampy and uncomfortable from the cervical check. Everything tapered down when I was finally able to sit down and rest, though. When I had polyps removed from my sinuses, I was completely blocked up with blood and mucus so the doc told me to fill a tub of hot water add in some Vicks, put a towel over my head and over the tub and breathe the steamy vapours. Close your eyes or it'll burn. It totally loosened everything up and I could breathe. |
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Post by Rama on Sept 20, 2017 10:24:59 GMT -6
Is anyone else put off by food right now? I don't mean my normal 'im not hungry', I mean I know I'm hungry and I want to eat but literally nothing sounds good. No food in my house, no food from restaurants, no food from fast food places. Literally almost my entire pregnancy so far. I wish I could eat, but everything just sounds so unappealing. |
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Post by codex320 on Sept 20, 2017 10:25:41 GMT -6
Meatball sub from potbelly for lunch. No regrets.
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Post by thatgirlrachel on Sept 20, 2017 10:33:33 GMT -6
Is anyone else put off by food right now? I don't mean my normal 'im not hungry', I mean I know I'm hungry and I want to eat but literally nothing sounds good. No food in my house, no food from restaurants, no food from fast food places. I unfortunately never have this problem. Literally took the words out of my mouth ^^ |
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Post by seventythree on Sept 20, 2017 10:35:52 GMT -6
Is anyone else put off by food right now? I don't mean my normal 'im not hungry', I mean I know I'm hungry and I want to eat but literally nothing sounds good. No food in my house, no food from restaurants, no food from fast food places. I can unfortunately relate. My induction (if I make it) is scheduled for Monday at 10pm. They said I could eat a light supper, MH asked what I want as my last meal and immediately regretted it because it sent me on a "what DO I want?" spiral and nothing sounds good. (Yes, I am already agonizing over supper 5 days from now.) |
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Post by thatgirlrachel on Sept 20, 2017 10:36:38 GMT -6
I updated the weekly check-in thread, but they scheduled my induction guys!!! We go to the hospital at 4am on Tuesday! The widwife that delivered DD wants to deliver me again, so they moved me to Tuesday instead of Monday - I'm fine with that. I am super comfortable with this midwife and she knows all about the history of my delivery with DD. I'm more excited than I thought I would be to schedule an induction!
Also, if anyone has experiences of having an induced labor after having a natural labor - I'm all ears!
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Post by seventythree on Sept 20, 2017 10:36:43 GMT -6
chitownsully I teared up at the idea of a "day in the life" video. How sweet!
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Post by thatgirlrachel on Sept 20, 2017 10:38:38 GMT -6
Taitai, That was so sweet of your friends! We had newborn pictures for DD and they are still some of my favorite pictures ever.
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Post by seventythree on Sept 20, 2017 10:41:48 GMT -6
CoachTsWife I'm so sorry you're sick! Being too stuffed for the neti pot is the worst. Maybe steam would help? The old trick of putting a towel over your head over a bowl of steaming water to loosen things up? Or a hot shower, but we're not supposed to do that right? IDK, you have all my sorries, a cold at this stage is the worst.
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Post by rebeccabunch on Sept 20, 2017 11:26:43 GMT -6
How fun Taitai! And I'm so glad to hear that your husband's fingers are healing - great news! I am miserable. I cannot breathe. My sinuses are so stuffed up that the fluid from my neti pot will not pass through my sinuses. I'm unsure if I need to take something like zyrtec to dry me out or mucinex to promote drainage. What else can I do, guys? My brain is not working right, please tell me how to get rid of all of this junk in my head. Last night I was pretty crampy and uncomfortable from the cervical check. Everything tapered down when I was finally able to sit down and rest, though. I've been this stuffed up in the past too. The suggestions about breathing over steaming water are good! Also, google sinus massage. I've had success with that. |
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Post by bootsorhearts1 on Sept 20, 2017 11:31:59 GMT -6
seventythree, uh oh I didn't get the memo about hot showers! I knew very hot baths are a no-no but I lurv my hot showers.
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Post by rachydc on Sept 20, 2017 11:34:33 GMT -6
I updated the weekly check-in thread, but they scheduled my induction guys!!! We go to the hospital at 4am on Tuesday! The widwife that delivered DD wants to deliver me again, so they moved me to Tuesday instead of Monday - I'm fine with that. I am super comfortable with this midwife and she knows all about the history of my delivery with DD. I'm more excited than I thought I would be to schedule an induction! Also, if anyone has experiences of having an induced labor after having a natural labor - I'm all ears! My brain is mush and I can't remember if you had any complications, so I'm sorry if you've already mentioned, but why are they inducing this time? I was induced with my first. I'll spare you my story depending on why they're inducing you  lol |
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Post by Rama on Sept 20, 2017 11:37:35 GMT -6
seventythree , uh oh I didn't get the memo about hot showers! I knew very hot baths are a no-no but I lurv my hot showers. I think hot showers are okay, as long as you aren't taking super long showers. It's the whole "raising your core temperature" thing they're worried about, from what I understand, which is why hot tubs are off-limits. |
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Post by August Blooms on Sept 20, 2017 11:44:44 GMT -6
cythe 🙋🏼My appetite is missing these days, maybe it's the reflux. thatgirlrachel No experience with natural labor but I was induced my last pregnancy. Foley catheter for dilation, then pitocin, and epidural. If you have any questions let me know.
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Post by mkrupar on Sept 20, 2017 11:45:05 GMT -6
That's so sweet of your friends Taitai! Glad your H is getting feeling back. I'm now free to eat whatever I want now, and nothing sounds good. I remember having this trouble after DD was born. |
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I'm unsure if I need to take something like zyrtec to dry me out or mucinex to promote drainage. What else can I do, guys? My brain is not working right, please tell me how to get rid of all of this junk in my head.
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